Korean Air has become a new customer for the large freighter, following the conversion of seven of its existing A-350/1000 passenger aircraft orders to the A-350F.

The A-350F features the largest main deck cargo door, with fuselage length and capacity optimised around the industry’s standard pallets and containers. Over 70% of the airframe is made of advanced materials, resulting in a 46 tonne lighter take-off weight. The A-350F is also the only freighter aircraft that will fully meet ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)’s enhanced CO2 emissions standards, coming into effect in 2027.

Currently under development, the A-350F can carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and will fly up to 4,700 nautical miles / 8,700 kilometres. Powered by the latest Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the airplane will bring a reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to previous generation aircraft with a similar payload-range capability.

At the end of September 2025, the latest generation widebody A-350 Family had won 1,445 orders from 63 customers worldwide, including 65 for the all-new A-350F from 10  cargo carriers and one lessor.

Korean Air has ordered a total of 33 A-350 aircraft: 20 A-350/1000s, seven A-350Fs and six A-350/900s, of which the first two have already been delivered. In addition, the carrier has outstanding orders for 39 A-321neo single aisle aircraft.